| Ablactate | v. t. [ L. ablactatus, p. p. of ablactare; ab + lactare to suckle, fr. lac milk. ] To wean. [ R. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| wean | (v) gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk, Syn. ablactate, Example: she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk; The kitten was weaned and fed by its owner with a bottle |